I hate emg's and it was painful on the obpi arm for a few days after.
I am so glad that I had them in both arms. I never really understood how much of my arm fuctions I was missing until I had one. I also realized how well I function considering the damage. It cleared up some of my confusion and I really like fully understanding my own injury.
Plan a treat after this visit. I use to get an ice cream after doctor visits... now I have to pretend to get one or else!
Kath
EMG on both arms
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Kath
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
Re: EMG on both arms
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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kissygoose
Re: EMG on both arms
I have an hour drive home from the dr. I hadn't planned on having anyone take me but I'm now wondering if I should. Will I be able to drive that far?
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
Re: EMG on both arms
Christina
Its not that bad you can drive. I never had a black and blue but I don't have a problem in general with brusing.
I think they are really uncomfortable and I hate it but it does not keep me form doing my normal day to day functions. I find I am sore and my arm hurts more.
I had 3 and I drove back and forth it is not the kind of pain that puts you to bed. It is sore and tender
Kath
Its not that bad you can drive. I never had a black and blue but I don't have a problem in general with brusing.
I think they are really uncomfortable and I hate it but it does not keep me form doing my normal day to day functions. I find I am sore and my arm hurts more.
I had 3 and I drove back and forth it is not the kind of pain that puts you to bed. It is sore and tender
Kath
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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BayouBoggie
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Re: EMG on both arms
I had an EMG in May, the dr. toke his time and explained everything to me. I've been in chronic pain since Jan.04 so I was readly to do anything to find out what was causeing the pain. I also had a frozen shoulder, therefore placing my arm flat while lying on my back was worse than the needles. Then the needle stikes in my shoulder blade,well I was more concerned that I didn't feel them. Just remember it is to help you overcome your injury. It is for the best. The information is important to have and find a proper cure. I have Brachial Plexus, and not many doctor in my area know what to do. I will have to go to larger city than Baton Rouge, perhaps larger than New Orleans. Good Luck. You'll do fine.